The Froebelian School, Horsforth

Where children are loved unconditionally, enabled ambitiously and supported compassionately. Situated in Horsforth, as one of the North’s leading independent prep schools, we welcome over 180 pupils between the ages of 2 and 11. Children are at the heart of everything we do and we are passionate that they enjoy a positive experience, in a caring, safe, structured and secure environment. Since The Froebelian School’s foundation in 1913, influenced by German educationalist, Friedrich Froebel, it has become one of the North’s leading educational success stories. Our academic results are outstanding, but the school offers much more than an excellent academic education: we firmly believe in laying solid foundations for a lifelong love of learning, to gain knowledge and skills and develop personal attributes, relevant to each and every child’s future. "We knew from our first visit to the school that it was perfect. Every day our instincts are justified, as we watch our little girl blossom into a confident, delightful and happy little person." A Parent With 51 weeks a year provision for all children we balance both academic and co-curricular spheres of school life and honour our school motto – ‘Giving a flying start to the citizens of tomorrow.’ Our aim is to provide a first class, future focused all-round education with committed and supportive pastoral care enabling us to develop the whole child. Therefore, our children regularly secure a place at their first choice of senior school and we enjoy an excellent scholarship success rate. The most recent Independent Schools Inspectorate report judged the School as ‘excellent’ (the highest level) for the quality of the pupils’ achievements and personal development. “The children and staff work harmoniously together creating a special place, with a uniquely happy atmosphere.” ISI Inspectorate